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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.43, 564.73 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.43, 564.73 and 116.43 is: 174.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.43 : 564.73 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.43/564.73 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.43x = 564.73 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.43x = 65,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,751.51/376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.67

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